There’s still a bit of summer left —- get out there and move your body!

I hope you are enjoying this mix of total heat wave, rain, clouds and sometimes even sun…like today. Summer is almost over….can you believe it?????? I love writing about working out or movement in the great outdoors to keep up our workout routine.

I feel this time of year is perfect for walking and bicycle riding – don’t you? While bicycle riding, when I go with a friend, I definitely, and I mean definitely, ride further. Riding alone is great because you can go anytime, any day, anywhere, whenever but going with a friend, family member or the one you love makes it more fun, it feels less like exercise, and you have company along the way. You can choose to take a leisurely ride where you are still getting exercise/movement but not like you would if you were going at a faster pace. If you are an avid cyclist or someone who rides often you can certainly both pick up the pace for a wonderful, calorie burning, fat burning workout. Whichever way you do it; it is still movement so I give it a two-thumbs up!

We’ve had some good days that were perfect for walking. I love walking when there is a nice breeze hitting me in the face during the summer. In the winter that’s a whole other story. It feels invigorating, restorative, refreshing, and makes me feel alive.

Some of my friends are enjoying tennis these days. It is movement so it is a great thing to do when it is a nice day out, although I haven’t even attempted to play in ages. Years ago, I took a few lessons but probably wouldn’t know what I was doing today!

Instead of driving, Walk to the store if it is close. Just go out and enjoy nature. Park your car at the end of the parking lot. You can also get a tan while walking if you so desire. Two for the price of one, that’s good while shopping or walking. Walkway over the Hudson is wonderful this time of year, not only do you have the breathtaking view but you have a breeze that adorns your cheeks, and we already established how much I love that! It is just a nice way to spend your walking time and get to take in the beautiful scenery at the same time. If you are a local, you are bound to run into someone you know, be prepared to stop and talk or say hi. The great thing about the Walkway over the Hudson is there is a bathroom at each end of the bridge. I am telling you this because I know some of you are not aware. This makes it a lot easier if you are someone like me who drinks a lot of water. It is my goal to make it to the other end so I can use the restroom. Hey, we all have to challenge ourselves with something. Whatever works! Hee hee

As always, I write this for you and for me. No matter what it is, get out there and get moving. I bring it up more this time of year because it is a good time to get outdoors and do it. Whether you choose to go out at night or in the morning, for 15 minutes or and hour – It all depends on you, your pace, your mindset and your goals. You can be and do all you want in life. You have to take the first steps. Get out there and enjoy this weather…they are saying we are going to have a beautiful weekend.

About Marion Licchiello

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I am the author of three books and "Anyone Can! Live A Happier Life" is the first. HOORAY!!!! It focuses on many stories of triumph and success. It follows my life story, along with many others, to show how we all changed our lives through craziness, diversity, loss, grief,break-ups, heartache, devastation, health issues, eating disorders, abuse, addictions, and the list goes on. My second is "To Make Up or Break Up - That is the Question" and the third is "What's Your Vision - A Guide To Designing The Life of Your Dreams with Vision Boards".
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